Chris White (saxophonist)
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| Chris White | |
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 Chris White on the On Every Street tour in 1992
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 13, 1955 in Bristol |
| Genre(s) | Rock, Celtic rock, country, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, Flute |
| Label(s) | Vertigo, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, The Notting Hillbillies, Robbie Williams, Paul McCartney, Chris De Burgh, Mick Jagger |
Chris White (July 13, 1955) is a British jazz/rock saxophonist who toured with Dire Straits from 1985-1995 and who has played with many bands and artists, including Robbie Williams, Paul McCartney, Chris De Burgh and Mick Jagger.
[edit] Biography
Chris was born in Bristol in the UK on the 13th of July 1955 and took up the saxophone at the age of 13. He started gigging a couple of years later, and was soon playing in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and touring with other musicians (such as France Gall). He joined Dire Straits in in 1985 for their two final world tours, and played at both the legendary Live Aid concert and Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Concert in 1988.
In May 1990 Chris joined The Notting Hillbillies and one year later, released his first solo album, Shadowdance. An motorcycle accident in 1993 prevented him from touring with Pink Floyd.
In 2007 Chris played with Tom Jones and Bryan Ferry at the Concert for Diana in Wembley Stadium.
